| featuring direct beach access, this casual hostel is a 6-minute walk from the bars and restaurants of the town centre, and 3 km from arakwal national park. guest laundry facilities, an outdoor cinema, a beach volleyball court and regular live entertainment are offered, as is rental surf gear. there's no air-conditioning. parking is free. amenities include an outdoor pool, a communal kitchen, and a tv lounge, in addition to a courtyard with hammocks, picnic tables and a bbq. private rooms are also available. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the airy mixed-gender and female-only dorms have complimentary wi-fi and linens, plus fans, bunk beds, lockers and shared bathrooms
Gold Coast Airport 52 min
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens (22 min)
Attraction featuring massive geodes surrounded by subtropical gardens, plus a cafe & shop. The Farm Byron Bay (8 min)
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery. Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve (8 min)
Rocky outcrops in waters known for diving & snorkeling among gray nurse sharks, stingrays & turtles. Arakwal National Park (5 min)
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing. Cape Byron State Conservation Area (11 min)
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay (4 min)
Laid-back brewery with guided tours & tastings of signature ales & one-off batches, plus a canteen. The Pass (6 min)
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse. Tallow Beach (8 min)
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching. Clarkes Beach (3 min)
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings. Beach Byron Bay (4 min)
Modern Australian menu in a light-filled, stylish beachfront cafe/restaurant with outdoor seats. Belongil Beach (16 min)
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end. Cape Byron (8 min)
Rugged headland & easternmost point of Australia, home to a panoramic lighthouse & low-key beaches. Cape Byron Lighthouse (8 min)
Completed in 1901, this working lighthouse features sweeping bay views, a maritime museum & tours. Main Beach (12 min)
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby. Wategos Beach (7 min)
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking. | 
